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Foureye Butterflyfish
Chaetodon capistratus

Butterflyfish are small, and rarely exceed 12 inches in length.  Most are substantially smaller.  Butterfly often protect their eyes (the most vulnerable part of their body) by showing false "eyespots" on their bodies.

Bonaire, Dutch Antilles
 
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The oceans provides the greatest source of protein in the world. An estimated 70 to 75 million tons of fish are caught in the oceans each year. The global fish production exceeds that of cattle, sheep, poultry or eggs combined.
 

Foureye Butterflyfish

 
         
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